115+ Greek Goddess Names (with Meanings)

  1. Eurydome
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "structure outside the areas"
    • Description:

      Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.
  2. Polyhymnia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "one of many praises"
    • Description:

      Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
  3. Eurynome
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "broad pasture; broad law"
    • Description:

      Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.
  4. Drosera
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dewdrops"
    • Description:

      An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.
  5. Philophrosyne
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "friendly-minded"
    • Description:

      Philophrosyne was the spirit of welcome, friendliness, and kindness in Greek Mythology. She was one of the four younger Charites.
  6. Rhapso
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to sew"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.
  7. Nete
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.
  8. Euthenia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "abundance"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.
  9. Europa
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wide face"
    • Description:

      The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.
  10. Kakia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "bad or evil"
    • Description:

      Kakia was the goddess of vice and abomination, who tempted others to evil. Basically, a female devil. As a baby name, just....no.
  11. Cleta
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "the renowned one"
    • Description:

      Cleta was one of the Charities or Graces.
  12. Lilaea
    • Origin:

      Latin variation of Lilaia, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "longed for"
    • Description:

      A water nymph in Greek mythology, for which the Greek village of Lilaia is named.
  13. Tiasa
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.
  14. Phrike
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "tremor"
    • Description:

      Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."
  15. Aglaea
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "beauty, splendour"
    • Description:

      Aglaea, also spelled Aglaia, is one of the Three Graces or Charities in Greek mythology. She represented beauty and splendour, and it is a name with an air of grandeur, gravity, and history. To some English speakers however, it might feel too close too close to algae or uglier to rise up alongside other Greek mythology favorites.
  16. Eurybia
    • Origin:

      Nature name or Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wide force"
    • Description:

      Eurybia is a sea titaness and consort of Krios. A lesser-known name from Greek mythology, it may be on board to follow other goddesses back to glory.
  17. Chryse
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Chryse is the name of several characters in Greek mythology, including a lover of Ares and as a potential epithet of Athena.
  18. Astrape
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lightning"
    • Description:

      Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts.
  19. Eulabeia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "caution"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."
  20. Hellotia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "marsh"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.